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A JEALOUS husband brutally stabbed his estranged wife, before they both died after he flooded the property with poisonous gas, an inquest heard.
The bodies of Jane McCartney, 59, and Graham McCartney, 63, were found shortly after she had decided to end their 40-year marriage.
The former soldier viciously attacked her with a knife when they were discussing their divorce at the posh detached £500,000 bungalow in Dalwood, Devon.
Before meeting Mr McCartney filled the home with lethal gas after attaching a car exhaust through a window.
She battled to fight him off but succumbed to the fumes.
Their bodies were later discovered by a prospective buyer looking around the property.
Assistant coroner Luisa Nicholson recorded a verdict of suicide for Mr McCartney and death by unlawful killing for Mrs McCartney.
The couple's son George told the inquest today in Exeter, Devon, how he was concerned his father had been contemplating suicide following their break up of their long marriage.
The inquest heard his father sent him a letter containing financial details and a note saying to call the police and stay away from his grandfather's house.
It read: "I can't stand the humiliation anymore.
"Look after your sister.
"I'm sorry."
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Mrs McCartney had been found wrapped in a duvet and the fumes in the property were described as "overwhelming".
Two knives were also located and there were "signs of an altercation" – with cushions and a smashed photo frame on the floor.
Delivering her verdicts, Ms Nicholson said : "We will never know what precipitated the vicious attack on Mrs McCartney.
"It appears he simply could not deal with his wife wanting to start a life without him.
"This is a double tragedy and no doubt heartbreaking and utterly incomprehensible to the parties involved.
"We will never know the full story of what happened that day."
A post mortem revealed they had both died from carbon monoxide poisoning while her stab wounds "contributed to her death" and were consistent with her trying to protect herself.
Friends said the couple's relationship had struggled in the time leading up to their death, with frequent arguments and Mrs McCartney eventually leaving her husband.
Mr McCartney, who had served in the army and owned a string of garages, was described as a "private person" who suffered from bouts of depression
The couple had been living apart when they were found dead, with Mrs McCartney staying at her father's home.
The inquest heard neither Mr or Mrs McCartney, who had two children together, had a history of mental health illness.
But friend Margaret Evans said: "She said she couldn't feel she could have a conversation with a man on the high street and if Graham saw that, he would be so angry she felt he could almost kill her in his rage."
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Malcolm Baker is the last traditional Fisherman in the Rame Peninsula, a beautiful, sleepy and forgotten corner of Cornwall, England. He was born and raised in Kingsand and Cawsand, and has never left the villages.
Still fishing like generations of fishers before him, he relies on traditional tools, old techniques and an in-depth knowledge of the sea.
This is his story.
Time and tide waits for no man.
Without any formal education, Malcolm learnt his craft from the generations that preceded him. At over 70 years old the sea is etched into his face, his hands, his soul. He is a holding pattern, preserving a dying industry and a constant reminder of a way of life that doesn't exist anymore; he hasn't changed, but the world around him has.
The world is his village.
His occupation, village and community are evolving at a rapid pace. He finds himself out of time, a little out of touch, struggling to understand his place in the world.
When it looked impossible to continue his way of life, an unlikely friendship formed with an eccentric Austrian youth worker. The youth worker longed for a simpler way of life and fell in love with the traditional life Malcolm possessed. He etched a plan to preserve some of Malcolm's skills for generations to come. In the process he changed the life of his family, Malcolm and the lives of hundreds of young people.
Strong in will.
Our story is a reflection on a man's life and the power we all posses to make a difference in our communities.
It provides a reminder that progress, industrialism and rapid change can have a harmful impact on industries, communities, people and the legacy of our forefathers. Nevertheless, in the face of change, good or bad, there are those of us stout of heart who band together; embracing the new yet not at the expense of the lessons of the past, finding satisfaction in hard work and pride in doing a 'proper job'.

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Beware of Thomas Groome or Anything Associated With Him
December 2004By Stacey Johnson
Stacey Johnson, a homeschooling mother of four, writes from Hinesville, Georgia.
In these decades of crisis in the Catholic Church in America, we must be on guard to threats to our children's faith. However, those threats are not always easily recognized, and the average Catholic frequently overlooks what is possibly the most dangerous one: your parish CCD program.
Many recognize that there has been a crisis of catechesis for the past thirty years or so. According to the oft-cited Gallup Poll, the majority of American Catholics either cannot identify Catholic teaching on the Eucharist or do not believe it. Catholics cohabit, contracept, sterilize, abort, divorce, and support same-sex "marriages" at about the same rate as the population at large, indicating a large-scale rejection or ignorance of the Church's moral teachings. And as many commentators have aptly pointed out, the Catechism of the Catholic Church received a cool reception among the catechetical elite of the U.S.
Numerous publishers of Catholic religious education materials, however, now claim to be developing programs in response to the Catechism. These materials usually have a statement in the front indicating that the program has been found by a committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to be in conformity with the Catechism. Concerned parents looking over the programs will often be hard-pressed to find blatant doctrinal errors, though there is often a lopsided emphasis on social justice and environmental concerns, and the truths of the Faith aren't always presented in the most convincing fashion.
So far, this doesn't sound so bad. Not the strongest presentation of the Faith perhaps, but nothing to get excited about, right? Wrong. One of the most significant problems with many of the CCD programs is the way in which the teachings are presented. They actually appear to be designed to reduce the chances that our children will accept the teachings of the Church.
Arguably the single most influential person in Catholic religious education circles in the U.S. today is Thomas H. Groome. He is a laicized priest and professor of theology and religious education at Boston College, and a prominent theorist and writer in the field of religious education. His writings have appeared in the USCCB's catechetical journal, The Living Light, and he is a frequent speaker and honoree at religious education conferences. The National Catholic Educational Association offers workshops for catechetical leaders developed from a text of which Groome is one of two editors. Groome is a consultant for William H. Sadlier Inc., a major publisher of catechetical materials used in every diocese in the U.S. He is the primary author of two of Sadlier's K-8 programs for Catholic children: Coming to Faith and God With Us. His books include Educating for Life: A Spiritual Vision for Every Teacher and Parent, and Sharing Faith: A Comprehensive Approach to Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. The latter provides a detailed explanation of his methodology for religious education, which he calls "shared Christian praxis."
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Contest: Young Scientist Challenge. Grades 5-8.
Level: Grades 5-8. Deadline: May 27, 2010.
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a national science competition for students in grades 5 through 8, encouraging the exploration of science and innovation among America's youth and promoting the importance of science communication. Over the past ten years, more than 600,000 middle school students have been nominated to participate in the competition, and winners have gone on to speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation's top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
How To Enter
Students are challenged to create a one- to two-minute video about a specific scientific concept that they will select from a list of concepts provided by YSC judges. Video entries will be due May 27, 2010.
Video entries must demonstrate the student's understanding of the scientific concept explained and should also exhibit his or her comfort level discussing science in general.
Over the summer, judges will review the video submissions and choose up to 51 semifinalists: one from each state and the District of Columbia.
The Finals
In the fall, 10 finalists will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the competition finals, consisting of a series of scientific challenges designed for students in grades 5 through 8. Finalists will be judged on their scientific problem solving and communication skills.
America's Top Young Scientist will be awarded $50,000 in U.S. savings bonds (a $25,000 cash value), and other finalists will receive exciting prizes.
For more information, and online registration, please visit the Website.
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Korea: P.V. Sindhu and women's doubles pair Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa of India all settled for bronze medals in the Badminton Asia Championships as they all lost the semi-finals to teir Chinese opponents on Saturday.
The 18-year-old Sindu fought hard for one hour and 18 minutes before losing to the two-time reinging All England champion Shixian 21-15 20-22 12-21 in the women's singles competition. The World No.10 started the encounter on a positive note by clinching the first game 21-15. The second game went right till the end and Sindhu had victory in her sights but Shixian wasn't going to give it away easily and went on to level the match by winning the game 22-20. Sindhu ran out of steam in third set, and eventually lost 12-21 to Wang.
"Overall, Sindhu played well. It was an extremely close and long match. She was up 20-18 but she lost two points while serving. I think this has to do with experience and a bit of luck in such close matches. Its okay, at the end of the day, you will win some and lose some. I am happy with the way she is playing," said her coach Pullela Gopichand.
In women's doubles, Jwala and Ashwini failed to breach the defence of Luo Yu and Luo Ying, and suffered a 12-21 7-21 loss to the world number 10 Chinese pair. The Indian pair was very inconsistent and and played a lot of inaccurate strokes. The Indian duo tried to engage in long rallies with their rivals but faltered while finishing the points.


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They keep calling the Silicon Valley mega projects "moon shots"... why?
"We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming." - von Braun
'You promised me Mars Colonies, instead we got facebook' - Buzz Aldrin
If the paperwork was the big hurdle in the paper days of the Moon program and now we have cell phones that make the super computers of that day seems silly... why is it that all of the "big data" processing isn't actually working on licking gravity? I'm as big a lover of analytics for apps as everyone, but, umm, why are we not pointing our money-making 'puter power at the stuff that can make 8 billion lives actually free-er?


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41. Listening to my newest nephew squeak in his sleep.
42. Finding something in the woods that my Writer's Window* conjures up.
43. Swimming. If you think about it, and imagine that you aren't holding your breath, you're actually flying. ...very slowly.
44. Suspenseful movies...
45. Finding a sequel to my favorite book.
46. DIY projects
47. Making things for the Farmer's Market stand I do with Chloe :)
48. Thinking up delciousness to make when a friend comes over
49. Watching trailers for upcoming movies, like 'Elysium', 'Thor: The Dark World'...and soon, 'Captain America: The Ice Soldier' and the second Avengers movie...(eep!)
50. Drawing
*The Writer's Window is a fantastic idea from Hannah-- all credit to her entirely!
And to finish up, a poem from me, just for you:
And now to you,
I bid adieu!
May the rest of the day
Be bright, not grey;
Wherever thou travelest,
The day be nice and blessed!
If it takes only a smile to make you glad
Then I prithee, please do not be sad!
I shall send a smile to brighten your day
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I actually can't believe I am 28, how time flys when your having fun. Years 26 and 27 were packed full of excitement and adventure. I embraced my gypsy soul whole heartedly and followed my every whim. We lived with few belongings and even fewer responsibilities which I must say was refreshing. Of course there were some hard times along the way which we managed to deal with.
I have no problem with getting older, every year I learn new things, visit amazing places and of course learn from my mistakes. For some reason now that I am 28 I find I am thinking more and more about buying a house and putting some roots down. Not that we won't always want to travel, but the idea of having a place of our own to come back to is becoming pretty appealing, especially with raising rents costs.
This year I want to focus more on learning new things, challenging myself and being a great friend, sister and girlfriend. 28 is for embracing who I am, focusing on all the positive instead of the negative. To enjoy the place that I live with and have adventures closer to home and to try and always find the beauty in things.


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Ask Marla #12 – Breaking The Foot Fault Habit, Part 2 – Service Toss Tips
Part 1 covered tips to correct foot faults through your footwork. However, your best service footwork intentions will be completely undone if you chase your toss. So Part 2 will cover tips to help make your toss a little less wonky.
Question: If someone's toss is the reason for their foot fault troubles, what advice would you give them? What kind of things can they do in practice to help their toss?
Answer: If you're having problems with your toss, make sure that you're not:
1. Bending your elbow,
2. Breaking at the wrist,
3. Rolling the ball from your fingers with spin.
All of these things make it hard to control the ball. You want a straight arm ending in a trophy pose with good knee bend, and a clean release of the ball with no flicking action. Ideally, you should be able to read the printing on the ball. Federer is one of the best at it, and of course Serena because of her consistent delivery.
To test your consistency, stand at the baseline in "serve ready" position with your racquet on the ground in front of you with the strings positioned where a correct toss should land. Then, try to see how many times you can perform your toss and have it land on the strings.
All of these tips will help give you a simpler and more consistent toss for better serve control…and fewer foot faults.
(SFTF Note: My personal struggles with the service toss mostly relate to rolling the ball on my fingers as it gets tossed, sending it too far to the left, right, or forward. Marla suggested that I practice releasing the ball as if I was releasing a balloon, palm up with all fingers releasing at the same time (much as in the picture with Mike Bryan at right). It has helped immensely, allowed me to hit my serve more consistently from the same position above my left shoulder.
Another thing to remember, as with anything related to your strokes, is that you need to relax to help keep your shoulders level and to help keep tension out of your arm. If your shoulders go up, your toss will go astray. If your arm gets tight, you won't be able to bend it behind you effectively. If you practice the tips above AND remember to relax and breathe when serving, you'll be well on your way to a more consistent serve with better control, and fewer foot faults.)
Need help with your service footwork? Check out the tips in Part 1.
Got a tennis question? Send it via email or tweet for "Ask Marla".
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Marla Reid is a respected tennis pro/coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. She's coached nationally-ranked teams and players, and has over 15 years of experience at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels. Marla owns and operates City Racquet Shop in San Francisco CA.
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Legendary Serena, the Bryans Reach 100, and Marin Breaks Through: Final Thoughts on a Turbulent US Open
There's a lot of ground to cover, so let's dive right into my (25) final thoughts on the year's final Slam:
- By defeating Caroline Wozniacki in Sunday's final, Serena Williams won her 6th US Open title, and her 18th Slam title overall. Additionally, by winning her third US Open title in as many years, Serena achieved a rare three-peat; a feat not seen since Chris Evert won four successive titles from 1975-78. With number 18 in hand, Serena joins an elite group alongside Evert and Martina Navratilova, one behind Helen Wills Moody's 19, four behind Steffi Graf's 22, and six behind Margaret Court's 24. However, NONE of these numbers really matter much in the grand scheme of things. Reaching 18 gives Serena more than enough legitimacy for any G.O.A.T discussions. (For more Serena discussion, check out 'Serena Williams – The Humanization of a Flawed Champion')
- For her part, Caroline capped her resurgent summer season with an extremely strong showing to reach her second US Open final. Her victory over Maria Sharapova was one of the best in memory, and she can leave New York knowing that she left everything on the court in pursuit of her first Slam. Will she be able to keep up the aggressive play in 2015? It's unlikely. Though aggression was at the heart of her summer success, it's just not in her comfort zone. Also, it was fueled by her off-court personal struggles, but that won't always be the case. But even if she can keep the aggression in her game, that only gives her slightly better odds to go deep again at the big tourneys where, unfortunately, she'll continue to be outhit.
- Marin Cilic, the newly-crowned US Open men's champion, has long been considered a contender, but was never viewed as a threat…and with good reason. Prior to winning his maiden Slam title, the Croat had won several ATP 250-level events, but never a 500-level tournament or Masters Series 1000. This win could serve as a catalyst for Marin to "backfill" his tournament resume, as it did for Stan Wawrinka after he won the Australian; hopefully without the follow-up loss of focus.
- Kei Nishikori had an excellent tournament with huge wins over Milos Raonic, Stan Wawrinka, and Novak Djokovic. Unfortunately, he fell short in the final when he needed to step up the most. The wear and tear of too much court time slowed him down, and prevented him from imposing his ground game as he had done so beautifully against Novak. Kei has a history of physical breakdowns in big events when his body is pushed to the limit, but not this time. He made it all the way through without a single thought of retirement in his earlier battles. I hope he can keep that up in 2015.
- 2014 Slam Results, Part 1: The 2014 Slam winners were Li Na/Stan Wawrinka (Australian Open), Maria Sharapova/Rafael Nadal (French Open), Petra Kvitova/Novak Djokovic (Wimbledon), and Serena Williams/Marin Cilic (US Open). Let's break down what this possibly tells us about the future prospects for both tours, starting with the ladies…
- 2014 Slam Results, Part 2: For the women, the onslaught of WTA teen phenoms, formidable as they are, failed to make an impact at the highest level. Each of this year's Slam winners is a tried-and-true veteran, and that's no coincidence given the demands of the game. At this year's US Open, Spaniard phenom Garbine Muguruza flamed out in the first round. Canadian Genie Bouchard, the most hyped of the younger generation, fell in the fourth round. Swiss teen Belinda Bencic fared the best of the bunch with a R16 upset of Jelena Jankovic. And that's as good as it got. Just a thought: maybe the WTA should stop trying to push the younger players to stardom before they're ready, marketing dollars be damned.
- 2014 Slam Results, Part 3: For the men, the significance of two champions outside of the "Big Four" cannot be overstated. Prior to 2014, the last guys outside of that group to win a Slam were Juan Martin Del Potro back in 2009 (US Open) and Marat Safin in 2005 (Australian Open). This year saw two outsiders win (Stan Wawrinka in Melbourne and Marin Cilic in New York). Will we see a further erosion of the old guard in 2015? I think so!
- The era of the "Big Four" is officially over. Let the debate begin.
- Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic ended his poor summer with a run to the semifinals where he was completely outplayed by Kei Nishikori. After his post-Wimbledon wedding and with the eminent birth of his first child, Novak is clearly distracted. He needs to have a serious sit-down with Roger on how to do the pro tennis thing with family in tow…
- Roger Federer had a great summer, and played well through most of his time in New York. He fell short against Cilic's phenomenal onslaught, but shouldn't be concerned about any lingering questions of age. Even though he still needs a little help from the draw and scheduling gods for his best chances at another Slam, he remains an unwavering fixture atop the men's game. One need only look to Rafa Nadal's absence to appreciate that fact.
- Though we all missed Rafa's presence in New York, he seemed to be having a great time at home with his friends in Mallorca. I could be wrong, but it really didn't look as if he missed this tennis thing all that much. We'll find out soon enough when he plays his next event.
- If a quarterfinal showing qualifies as struggling, Andy Murray's Slam "struggles" continued in New York. I guess that also means that Amelie Mauresmo's struggles as his coach continued in New York. Why do I have a gut feeling that this partnership isn't going to make it to the end of the year?
- Gael Monfils finally stepped up to the "big boy" table, put away his highlight reel mentality, and played the type of tennis that we all knew he was capable of in reaching his first US Open quarterfinals. I hope that trend will continue into the New Year.
- Disappointment, Part 1: Disappointing is the only word I can think of to describe performances by Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov at the Open. Both failed to back up their previous Slam showings in very uncharacteristic losses. I hope their teams were able to glean some positives from New York, because from where I sit, there were very few.
- Disappointment, Part 2: After semifinal showings in Melbourne and Paris, and the final in London, Genie Bouchard came into this summer as the hottest player on tour. It all quickly fell apart for her, however, with first-round losses in Montreal and Cincinnati, and a second-round loss in New Haven the week before the Open. Much has been made about Genie's maturity, and her ability to handle the pressures that accompany elite-level tennis. Judging by her summer, as well as her subsequent withdrawal controversy from the Hong Kong tournament, she still has a ways to go.
- A few years ago, the "Super Coach" phenomena was merely an interesting novelty. After a strong showing in this year's US Open men's semifinals, it's a novelty that's likely here to stay. The semifinals saw Chang vs Becker and Edberg vs Ivanisevic. The victors, Chang and Ivanisevic, squared off in Monday's final with Ivanisevic coming out on top. Anyone want to place bets on when we'll see Sampras and Agassi sitting in player boxes?
- Broadcast Woes, Part 1: Cilic and Nishikori both played outstanding tennis to reach their first Grand Slam final. Unfortunately for CBS, the lack of a known quantity spelled doom for the oddly-placed Monday final ratings. As tweeted by Ben Rothenburg:
Women got a 4.0, more than double. RT @Ourand_SBJ: CBS's US Open Men's Championship drew a 1.9 overnight, down 32% from last year's 2.8.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 9, 2014
This is not an indictment of Marin/Kei, but merely the reality of televised men's tennis without Roger, Rafa, Novak, or even Andy.
- Broadcast Woes, Part 2: After a remarkable run that started in 1986, CBS aired its' final US Open match on Monday with the men's final. With no real allegiance to the CBS coverage, I hope the consolidated coverage on ESPN makes it easier to follow coverage in 2015 and beyond.
- Broadcast Woes, Part 3: The tennis powers-that-be surely can't keep bemoaning the lack of support for tennis on TV when the coverage is so inconsistent and disjointed. I know that I've said this before, but how can anyone expect increased support from the casual tennis fan when even the diehard fans can't easily find televised matches for the biggest US tournament of the year? Some matches were on DirecTV, some were on ESPN, some were on ESPN2, some were on Tennis Channel, and some were on CBS. Heck, some were even on ESPNNews. Even when ESPN and CBS partnered to air coverage of different events during simultaneous coverage, they would inevitably switch to the over courts and end up showing the same match for brief intervals. Honestly, it was a shit show! I realize that this is strong language, but it's the only language I can think of to adequately describe the ridiculous situation at the heart of languishing fan support for tennis in the US.
- Broadcast Woes, Part 4: The last thing I'll say about the broadcast issues at the Open is on the bias shown by commentators who assigned to matches with American players. Honestly, it was disgusting. It's not that hard to show support for the home team without disregarding the other player on the court.
- Here's a "Broadcast Thumbs-Up"! After listing in detail the broadcast issues of this year's tournament, I should also note the "good stuff". This includes Martina Navratilova's on-air wedding proposal (and acceptance) to her longtime partner, Julia Lemigova. When same sex wedding proposals start becoming the norm, it's safe to say that "We've come a long way, baby".
- Steve Johnson retired from his first-round match after debilitating cramps in the August heat of a New York summer. That's the simple version of the story. The actual version was that Steve started to cramp, and fought it as long as he could without any MTO (medical timeout) help while also enduring the forfeiture of code violation points. All this as he lay on the court in tears, racked with pain and visible muscle spasms. Fast-forward to Peng Shuai's semifinal against Wozniacki, and the same situation was turned dramatically on its' head when Peng – suffering from cramps – was allowed to delay play before being taken off court by medical personnel for evaluation and treatment.
My gut impulse is to call out the outrageous of penalizing one player while allowing the other player over ten minutes of tournament assistance to help them compete. I'll temper that impulse by merely imploring the WTA, ATP, ITF, and Grand Slam committees to come up with clear and consistent rules regarding the distinction between and treatment of cramps versus heat illness.
- On a more positive note, the Bryan brothers won their only Slam title of the year at the US Open, but boy was it a doozy! By defeating the Spanish team of Granollers and Lopez in the men's doubles final, Mike and Bob reached their mind-boggling 100th tournament title win as a team…and with no signs of stopping anytime soon. As Dick Enberg would say, "Oh my!"
- BTW, can we stop with the "death of American tennis" stories already while we still have Serena Williams and the Bryans producing top-level results? (And NO, Patrick McEnroe's departure from USTA Player Development isn't going to help.)
- Michaela Gordon, Noah Rubin, Francis Tiafoe, and Stefan Kozlov are NOT the saviors of American tennis. Can we all just let them develop in peace?
When I start kvetching like a curmudgeonly grandpa, it's time to call it a day on my final thoughts. Even with a few bumps in the road, it was an ultimately satisfying tournament with a nice mix of the new, the old, and the historic. And to be honest, I'm hoping that I witness all of this on the other side next year if I get a chance to work as a tournament official. Fingers crossed. Lastly, I never got a chance to mention anything about my time at the Connecticut Open, so I'll leave you with this: Run, don't walk, to Orangeside Donuts for the best freakin' donuts in New Haven.
Novak, Stan, Tomas, and Roger: My US Open Men's Quarterfinal "Quick Picks"
There wasn't much extra time for writing today, but I still wanted to throw my hat into the men's quarterfinal ring. So here are my quarterfinal quick picks for what look to be some pretty terrific quarterfinal match-ups.
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] vs Andy Murray (GBR) [8]
H2H: Djokovic leads 12-8
I can't believe that this is a quarterfinal match! After all, these two have contested 4 previous Slam finals with two won by Novak (Australia '12, '13) and two won by Andy (US Open '11, Wimbledon '13). Unfortunately for Andy, these were contested before his season-ending back surgery after last year's US Open. He's come a long way in his recovery, but is still not quite at the level needed to derail Novak.
Pick: Djokovic
Stan Wawrinka (SUI) [3] vs Kei Nishikori (JPN) [10]
H2H: Wawrinka leads 2-0
Kei played a great match to topple Milos Raonic in the R16, but was clearly running on fumes by the end. By contrast, Stan seems to be getting stronger and feistier with each round. With Kei on the verge of breaking down physically (again), I can't see him beating Stan, or outlasting him in a protracted duel.
Pick: Wawrinka
Tomas Berdych (CZE) [6] vs Marin Cilic (CRO) [14]
H2H: Berdych leads 5-3
This won't be the most exciting match of the four, but it will most definitely feature big hitting from both men. Cilic hasn't beaten Berdych on a hard court since 2011, and was fairly well-throttled in their last hard court meeting in the Rotterdam final (6-4, 6-2). On top of that, Cilic was pushed hard in his R16 4-hour (plus) marathon against Gilles Simon, while Berdych breezed past Dominic Thiem in just over 1.5 hours with the loss of 7 games. Bottom line: it doesn't look good for the Croat.
Pick: Berdych
Gael Monfils (FRA) [20] vs Roger Federer (SUI) [2]
H2H: Federer leads 7-2
Gael and Roger have the potential to be the most entertaining of the men's quarterfinal matches. However, after a grueling win over Grigor Dimitrov, I can't see Gael having the legs to withstand the oncoming Federer onslaught over the long haul. I'm sure there will be plenty of entertaining points, and a few jaw-dropping "Monfils Moments". But Gael's great run will end here.
Pick: Federer
Petra, Genie, Novak, and Old Man Federer: My Wimbledon Final Thoughts
- I've been waiting since early '12 for Petra to step up and show the type of dominance that she showed this past fortnight in winning her second Wimbledon title. It was vintage Petra (strong serves, sharp angles, and blistering pace) without the also-vintage walkabouts that have accompanied her play the past couple of years. I'll only mention her former boyfriend, Radek Stepanek, for the purpose of showing that, since their breakup, she's regained focus, improved her fitness, and looks to be back on track for a well-deserved shot at the top of the WTA food chain. Petra Kvitova –
- Novak Djokovic – Even though I'd picked Novak to win the title in my pre-tournament preview, I had no idea his journey would be so fraught with angst and peril. Usually one of the cleanest players in the game, Novak struggled badly at times in the later rounds. If not for a missed overhead and a few ill-timed double faults from Roger, this could have been one more dispiriting Slam final. To his credit, he hung in there after Roger saved Championship point in the fourth set, and eventually came away with the title in five. And if you couldn't tell by his tears, this one meant a lot to him. I'm still not sure Boris Becker had that much to do with it, but it makes great grist for the commentator mill.
- Genie Bouchard – A semifinalist in Melbourne and Paris, and a finalist in London, Genie Bouchard continued her meteoric rise up the rankings after yet another astounding run at Wimbledon. Her confidence could easily border on arrogance if it weren't so well backed-up by gutsy and aggressive play. She's all business on and off the court, looking only for the "W" in her quest to be the best. This attitude makes her a legitimate future No. 1, but also could be problematic. It was troubling to hear Genie say, "I'm not sure I deserved all the love you gave me today" on court after the match. Hopefully her coach, Nick Saviano, can help her be mindful next time that you shouldn't discount the love of fans that are proud of you no matter the result. Be gracious, keep your head down, and get ready for the next opportunity; because I have no doubt that it WILL come.
- Roger Federer – I hate to say that the old guy's still got it, but the old guy's still got it! With his back troubles from last year in the rear view mirror, Roger played, more or less, like the Roger of old against an opponent who was slightly better on the day (186 total points for Novak versus 180 points for Roger). Even in defeat, I'd say this was sweet revenge for a guy who everyone was pushing out the door at the end of 2013. When healthy and comfortable with his equipment, Roger can still play like the Roger we remember. A lot still need to go right for him at the Slams in order to have a legit shot at the title, but it feels like a lot less than last year.
- Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock – PopSock, as the newly-crowned Wimbledon doubles champions have become known, bested the great Bryan brothers in a hard-fought 5-set battle to win the Gentlemen's doubles in their first tournament together. Given the rigors of the ATP tour, this probably won't become a weekly occurrence. But after years of lamenting the lack of younger singles players in doubles, how great was it to witness their shotmaking, energy and enthusiasm? My only hope is that someone on either of their team's has copyrighted that great name.
- Bob and Mike Bryan – In one of the few successful "passing of the torch" moments at this year's Wimbledon, the Bryans battled hard but often looked their age against a pair of guys who could almost be their sons. The Bryans are one of the greatest doubles teams ever, if not 'the' greatest, and have done an immense amount to legitimize doubles at the top of the tennis food chain. Unfortunately, I can't imagine it's gonna be easy for them to keep working this hard to overcome Father Time, injuries, family demands, and younger, stronger opponents like PopSock.
- Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani – On the heels of a disappointing final loss at the French Open, Vinci and Errani won the Ladies doubles title over Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic, giving them a career Grand Slam in doubles. It's well-deserved, and hopefully makes up for a disappointing singles showing.
- Nenad Zimonjic and Sam Stosur – With her miserable record on grass, any title on the green stuff is a good thing for Sam!
- Simona Halep – Simona may have lost the Wimbledon semifinal battle of emergent WTA stars in straight sets to Genie Bouchard, but I'm sure there are great things for her on the US Open horizon.
- I was critical of Serena at the time because I felt she should have foregone the drama and not played, especially when the tournament doctor says, "If you can't see the ball then you shouldn't play. But I've had a hard time listening to all of the ridiculous theories on the incident. One person I know even went so far as to say that he's convinced she has a pill addiction because of her past medical issues. Come on people: STOP THE NONSENSE! Serena Williams – I had a feeling this would be a tough Wimbledon for Serena, but I don't think any of us knew just how tough it would be. It started with her loss to Alize Cornet. Two days later, Serena appeared on court for a brief but notable bit of drama on Court 1 with her sister Venus before their first-round doubles. (They ultimately retired down 0-3 in the first set after 4 Serena double faults.)
- Venus Williams – Venus played a tough 3-set match against Petra Kvitova that was worthy of a final. It was a pleasure to see from a player we love who's struggled mightily with fitness in the wake of her Sjogrens diagnosis. On a per match basis, she can still play phenomenal tennis. But that was only a third round match. Her ranking is such that she will likely have to play at least 3 or 4 of these types of matches if she ever hopes to reach a Slam final again. Though that's probably never going to happen, we can (and should) still appreciate her best level at those few and far between moments when she's able to bring it.
- Li Na – I just don't know where to begin with Li Na. There are many who dismiss her disappointing results at the French and Wimbledon by saying that she's best on the hard courts. To those apologists, I'd like to point out her loss to Serena in Miami and remind them that those results were NOT an aberration.
- Maria Sharapova – She may have come up high and dry again at SW19, but that's okay. She's got Grigor AND a French Open title to keep her company.
- Rafa Nadal – Rafa avoided another Lukas Rosol upset, but still lost in four sets to young Nick Kyrgios of Australia. I'm not necessarily surprised that Rafa was knocked out of the tournament. I am, however, surprised that Rafa lost in the middle rounds, not the early or later rounds. I hope he takes enough time off before the summer hard court season so that he can come back relatively fresh, physically and mentally.
- Andy Murray – Andy, please don't blame your horrific play on Amelie Mauresmo's coaching, or Ivan Lendl's spring departure. This dispiriting loss to Grigor Dimitrov was all on you. It's your duty as an elite player to surround figure out what you need to help propel yourself forward, not back.
- Milos Raonic – It's been impressive to watch Milos work hard with his team to overcome his physical and technical deficits on court. It was also fairly sobering to watch how surgically he was cut down by Roger in a straight-sets semifinal loss. I hope that he was able to enjoy his first solid showing on a surface that's so well-suited for his big serve game. Okay coach (Ivan) Ljubičić, help him figure out those next steps!
- Grigor Dimitrov – For years, Grigor has been burdened with expectations of greatness. From his Federer-esque single-handed backhand game (earning him the nickname "Baby Fed") to his scampering defense, Dimitrov, along with Raonic, has been touted as one of the next wave of 'Young Guns'. The big problem for Grigor was that his fitness, and shot selection, was never sufficient enough to withstand the grind of tough matches against the top guys… until now. Off-court conditioning has rendered his all-too-frequent bouts of cramping almost non-existent. On top of that, he's a more mature player now and has a better handle on shot selection with all of his tools. Next time (because there will be a next time), I hope the nerves of the moment won't be quite so cruel to his serving arm (double-faultitis).
- Marin Cilic and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova both lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual champions after some very fine play. I've always rooted for both but was disheartened to see people respond to positive tweets by bringing up their past drug suspensions. If someone has served their suspension, and fought their way back to a respectable ranking in order to have a chance at Slam success, give them their due. We all make mistakes, and all deserve to be forgiven if put in the work for redemption.
- Nick Kyrgios – This kid has a ton of talent and the physical stature/attitude to go with it. He came into Wimbledon with 3 Challenger titles under his belt and now a Slam quarterfinal for good measure. Though his mid-match exuberance can come across as brash he's exciting and LOVES the competitive fight. I wonder if there's a way that the USTA can lure him away from Australia without starting a war?
- Noah Rubin and Stefan Kozlov – Noah and Stefan, the all-American duo that contested the Wimbledon boy's final, should help dispel rumors that all isn't completely lost for American tennis…at least for a few more weeks.
- I have a few broadcast notes. The first is that the popularity of tennis, and potential ad revenues, will continue to be hurt if the average Joe can't get adequate match coverage without special cable sports packages. And even if you have a few of those packages, it doesn't guarantee that you'll see all available matches. Take it from me, a Sonic.Net ISP user and DirecTV viewer: not everyone has access to ESPN3!
- My second broadcast note harkens back to this piece on Sloane and Paul Annacone. I don't want to single them out, however, because the conflicts of interest abounding in the commentary booth are almost too numerous to count at this point. I can accept conflicts of interests, but you've got to be more upfront about it to your viewers. Who's getting paid by who makes all the difference in the world when you're listening to "expert commentary".
- Raise your hand if you'd like to see if Andy Roddick in the Centre Court commentary booth is better than Andy Roddick on Twitter!
- Raise your hand if you're tired of hearing commentators saying "How bitterly disappointed Player X will be" after missing a shot!
- Wimbledon schedulers – Was it really necessary to leave several notable matches on court so late that fireflies started to come out?
That's all for now. Until next year
Rafa Fatigue and Andy's Sad Wimbledon Exit: The Big Four No More?
For much of this year, I've been tempted to write a piece titled, "The Big Four No More". To be clear, this isn't that piece. But if there's anything that we've learned from the past couple of days at Wimbledon, it's that the Big Four is in a weakened state from which it might not recover.
Let's start with Rafa Nadal's loss to Nick Kyrgios in the round of 16. Actually, let's go back even further to Paris, and Rafa's 9th French Open title. It was a great victory over a man, Novak Djokovic, who'd bested him in the last 4 finals they'd contested.
It was also troubling given the continuing back issues that have plagued Rafa since Australia. It affected his serve throughout the tournament, but flared badly late in the fourth set of that final. If not for Novak's own weakened condition, he might possibly have fought back, forced, then won a deciding set with Rafa powerless to stop him.
I have a strong feeling that this might have been the last time that Rafa bites that trophy. Between his troublesome knees, now-troublesome back, and the ever-present fatigued look of concern, the wear and tear of his grinding style can no longer be denied. Rafa's body is giving out.
Fast-forward to London, and the workman-like manner in which Rafa was forced to eke out wins in his early round matches. Now that book is out, so to speak, on how to beat Rafa (for those who can successfully execute the game plan), he has to work harder than ever to make it to the later rounds.
By the time he got to Kyrgios, there was no higher gear left in his game. What was on display was all that he had to give. We were all left waiting for a gear shift that Rafa was unable to muster. But let's be honest: he's been missing that gear for most of the season. After all, how can you find another gear when you're maxed out?
Body issues aside, the more troubling aspect of this loss was the stubborn manner in which he refused to change his tactics against Kyrgios. The majority of my tweets from that match were pleas for Rafa to stop hitting to the Kyrgios' backhand. But they were pleas that fell on deaf ears. With Federer-like resistance, Rafa kept hoping to break down a shot that burned him time and again.
Maybe it's his age, his body, the fatigue, or maybe the cumulative effect of all with the additional pressure of the top ranking, but I get a sense that it's hard for him, physically and mentally, to keep tweaking his game for improvements. Unfortunately, if he can't keep changing to stay ahead of talented young guys like Kyrgios, his time at the top will end; sooner rather than later.
Andy Murray's descent from the Big Four began long before his sad exit from Wimbledon after a quarterfinal loss to Grigor Dimitrov. (Sad is actually an understatement for a match that was so spectacularly awful from a 2-time Slam winner, defending Gentlemen's champion, and Olympic gold medalist.)
Andy's AELTC triumph last year was one of the greatest things to happen to him, but also one of the worst. The great part was immediately obvious. The worst began to manifest almost as soon as he hit the US hard court swing with early losses in Montreal and Cincinnati. It peaked at the US Open with early round struggles leading to a straight sets quarterfinal loss to Stan Wawrinka.
His play throughout was spotty at best, and lacking focus. Though there was an understandable period of transition after winning his Wimbledon dream title, his level of play afterward, and equally poor attitude, were disappointing.
Exploratory surgery and time off for healing in the fall may have helped with back issues, but certainly didn't with his game and attitude. His game continued to flounder in the early part of the '14 season, and losses in winnable matches started to mount.
Losses are one thing, but regression to his pre-Champion days was another. Andy behaved poorly whenever his then-coach Ivan Lendl wasn't around. He'd swear, bark at his box and, once again, endlessly reach for phantom injuries on his leg or back when matches got tight.
Each of the Big Four has played matches without their coach, and none have regressed to earlier stages in their career while doing so.
After his split with Lendl and a disappointing clay season, Andy looked ready for a credible defense of his Wimbledon title with confident victories in his first four matches. Moreover, he finally looked like he remembered what it meant to be a champion. Unfortunately, it didn't last long.
He was simply awful in his quarterfinal against Grigor. His reliable groundstrokes, both forehand and backhand, often ended halfway up the net. His incredible defense was "hit or miss", mostly "miss". His overheads and volleys were terrible. His focus was lacking, and his overall demeanor was defeatist, at best.
These disappointing displays from Andy are unacceptable. Membership in the "Big Four" requires better than these types of efforts from a player who shouldn't need to be reminded of his championship credentials. Even Rafa, stubborn as he was in his loss to Kyrgios, remembered to show his championship mettle in defeat. He always does. The same is true of Roger, and generally of Novak as well. Andy needs to do the same.
Some might want to blame Andy's early-season woes on Lendl's departure, or his Wimbledon loss on Amelie Mauresmo's failings as his new coach. Both would be wrong. Ivan surely didn't give Andy any special tips to win those Slams, nor did Amelie advise him to play as horribly as he did against Grigor. Good coaching is necessary to any player's success, but a champion's will to succeed must come from within.
Andy has lost that will, and in so doing has lost his late-entry membership in the Big Four. Can that change for him? Depends on how much he wants to step up and act the part.
For now, Novak and Roger are safe. In spite of recent match focus struggles, Novak is still well in his prime. And as long as Roger's body cooperates, he's mentally ready to step up and compete with anyone.
How about Rafa? I'm worried about his body. Then again, I was worried about his body last summer after Cincinnati and he went on to win the US Open. So you never know. As far as Andy is concerned, it's hard to know. That depends upon Andy, and if he can ever act like the champion that he is. To be honest though, I'm not hopeful.
The Wimbledon Gentlemen's Semifinals At A Glance
I got 1 out of 2 correct with the women. Here's hoping for a 2 out of 2 result with the men.
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] v Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [11]
H2H: Novak Djokovic leads 3-1
Novak has played surprisingly spotty tennis over the past week. While it's true that his opponents played well to test his resolve, Novak hasn't played the clean, focused tennis that one would expect. His level has been up and down, from brilliant to passable. The same could be said of his movement: from brilliant, to barely passable with a large smattering of grass stains and pain.
That said, I think Novak's still got too much game to lose in this semifinal to Grigor. I applaud the immense work that the Bulgarian has put in to up his fitness levels in order to compete well at the Slams, as well as the mental work he's done to organize his game into a unified weapon (as opposed to a collection of great tools). Unfortunately, that won't be enough to get by Novak.
The problem with this match-up is that there's no one part of Grigor's game, outside of his serve, that can hurt Novak. His backhand is a thing of beauty, but he lacks the ability to strong arm it down the line like Wawrinka. And he can't knife his slice enough, like Roger, to bother Novak "enough".
Andy Murray, his quarterfinal victim, is every bit as good of a returner as Novak. So if he can serve as brilliantly as he did against Murray, it might be enough to get a toehold into Novak's head and cause a Novak walkabout. However, that will only delay the inevitable Djokovic victory. Great tournament, Grigor, but it ends here.
Novak Djokovic in four sets
Roger Federer (SUI) [4] v Milos Raonic (CAN) [8]
H2H: Roger Federer leads 4-0
This is a tricky match to call. With his trusty new RF Pro Staff 16×19 by his side, Roger has played terrific tennis over the past two weeks. He's serving well, hitting his forehand with authority, and working his usual repertoire of slices on the backhand side. He withstood a first set barrage from Stan to win in four sets, and is as close as he's been to a Slam title since his last one in 2012. I'm just not sure that he'll be able to do much against the Milos serve.
Milos Raonic is a more well-rounded version of players like John Isner, meaning that he can serve bombs to all corners of the box but also back it up with decent movement to his second shot…if one is needed. His return game is still not quite as strong as it could be, but that's okay. His faith in his serve is unshakeable, and that's all that matters.
Now that Milos is moving better on grass, he will be less susceptible to having his footwork exploited as Roger has done in the past. And if he can handle Roger's "work" on the ball, he could very well put himself in a position to take the match outcome out of Roger's hands.
Even so, I just don't know if it's smart to bet against a guy with 7 previous titles, and the immense heart one would expect from the GOAT. My gut says Roger, but my head says Milos. Which wins out?
In a nod to powerful steely youth over experience, Canadian momentum (congratulations Genie), and a backdrop of upsets, I'll go with Milos for the win. For now I'll say four sets but it could easily go five.
Milos Raonic in four sets


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Do you know how designers and manufactures keep track of mass fashion trends? At exhibitions. This autumn, from October 26 till October 29, 2010, citizens of Minsk will have a perfect opportunity to evaluate all achievements of leather and fur industry at the trade shows "Leather and fur" and "Footwear. Bags. Accessories". The biggest in Belarus demonstration of Autumn-Winter fashion will be held in the National Exhibition Center "BelExpo" at Prospect Pobeditelei, 14.
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You are invited to participate in the International specialized trade show "Leather and Fur", that will be held from October 26 to October 29, 2010 in Minsk in the National Exhibition Center "Belexpo" at the address: Prospect Pobeditelei, 14.
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Tom Brady Facebook Post Wecoming the Bruins Back Is…Actually Genuinely Hilarious (Pic)
Tom Brady grew up in northern California and went to college in Michigan. However, the man knows his bread is buttered in Boston. So he always makes sure to be all "Bostony" by supporting the other local sports teams.
Hell, Brady's so serious about being a New England sports fan that he made his sister marry Red Sox legend Kevin Youkilis, which is some real Game of Thrones sh*t.
With hockey starting back up this week, it should come as no surprise that Touchdown Tommy has taken to social media to wish the Boston Bruins good luck.
But what may come as a surprise to those of you not familiar with Tom Brady Facebook posts is that it was really funny. Like, genuinely hilarious in a self-deprecating sort of way.
Take a look:
Good luck to the Bruins this year! Let me know if you need another enforcer out there…
Posted by Tom Brady on Thursday, October 8, 2015
Come on Tom Brady. How are we supposed to make fun of you if you're making fun of yourself?
Wait, that's the point, isn't it! You're trying to make fun of yourself so we don't make fun of you!
Well f%#$ you, Tom Brady. Tell your publicist to knock this sh*t off. It's more fun just to hate your handsome dimpled face.


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|Posted by Mr. Mojave on April 26, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Fellow TK fans, soon, our lives as fans may be changed. We can only hope that the change is for the better. If you do not know what I am talking about, please visit The Killers home page or look at the picture that I have conveniently (conveniently?) placed below.
Ok, assuming that you have looked at the massive countdown ticker, here is my thought on the matter: The Killers have placed this countdown in relation to either their new album (Hey, one can hope can't they?) or some sort of breaking news about their future. I do not believe that the countdown is in direct relation with The Victims for it is not posted on the Victims main page.
Take a close look at the picture. In the distance, there is a sun with its rays lighting up the whole page, which is surrounded and edged with black. It appears as if the sun is setting over large hills or a mountain. Could this be symbolizing how The Killers are growing older but still have much left to do. (Just like in a desert, just because the sun sets doesn't mean that life doesn't go on.) Next to the countdown ticker, there is a tree. This tree is presumably a joshua tree. "The Joshua Tree" happens to be a U2 album, which, happens to have some of U2's best music in it. Perhaps this is a sign of what The Killers' next album will be like.
No matter what the countdown symbolizes or no matter what The Killers plan on doing in their future, I know that we, as fans, will be there to support them.
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The more favorite type of car MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) in the homeland answers the wishes of the majority of families in our country. It makes all producers compete to create the latest MPV car better than the other competitor products. One car manufacturer that created the latest MPV car with the latest technology and innovation is Honda car called MPV Honda Odyssey. It is known that the 2017 Honda Odyssey Redesign Interior has been introduced and launched globally in 1995 and MPV type car mainstay of Honda's new entry into our country by the third generation. Meanwhile, fifth-generation Honda Odyssey most recently is launched in 2016. Well such is the comfort offered by the latest variant of this Honda Odyssey, check out the full review below.
According to the concept car MPV, Honda Odyssey Redesign Interior produces the spacious interior of the family car that provides comfort utmost to seven passengers in the cabin. Starting from the front of the Honda Odyssey's specifications, it has a dashboard with a simple concept that will allow drivers and front passenger to adjust the needs of all passengers in the cabin. Then part of the steering wheel of the Honda Odyssey has several control panels that will allow drivers to activate the desired features while driving. The materials in the cabin materials are quite good quality that will make the driver and passengers comfortable while going somewhere with the car. Besides, dispel the boredom during the long trip the driver and passengers can enjoy audio quality with ease of setting Touch-Screen Audio devices with high-tech in the Honda Odyssey. Besides, the flagship MPV Honda car also has Configuration and Removable Front Seat Center. For those of you who want to carry a lot of luggage, the car is able to accommodate your requirements for specification Honda Odyssey features a One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat and Cargo Configuration.
Exterior and Safety
It is known that the benefits of Honda Odyssey since the first generation already has a stylish design and sporty car like a sedan. At which time it was still a lot of cars MPV that uses design box of conventional old-school. As for the last generation of the fifth generation of Honda Odyssey, now it appears more revolutionary with the concept of Best of Both World which offers a family car to have a perfect balance between performance driving fun that have become hallmarks of Honda Odyssey, with a level of comfort and new luxury for passengers in the rear. By using the DOHC i-VTEC engine capacity of 2400 cc, it also produces a performance that is high enough for the size of MPV class.


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Golf Day 2017
NBRFC Golf Tournament - Friday 29 September 2017
NBRFC Members,
I will be running the 11th annual golf tournament at Rawhiti Golf Club on Friday 29th September 2017 starting at Noon.
Attached is an entry form for the tournament. If you are interested in playing, please send your entry in ASAP as space will be limited to the first 100 players.
Other Ways to Help?
As well as playing, we are seeking assistance with –
(1) Hole Sponsors cost is $300 to sponsor a hole (entitles sponsor to free entry for team of 4 players).
(2) Prizes the rugby club needs to provide 6 prizes of a minimum value of $30
(3) Helpers helpers are needed on the day to assist with barbeques on course
If you are able to assist with hole sponsors or prizes or would be willing to assist on the day, please contact me by email or phone 385-3320.
We look forward to support of our NBRFC members to make this a successful day. Entry Form
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Publication Date: 1968
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The Education of Deaf Children: The Possible Place of Finger Spelling and Signing.
Department of Education and Science, London (England).
The results of study in England and Wales to determine the place of fingerspelling and signing in deaf education are reported. The scope and procedure of the inquiry, its context, the meaning of terms, the linguistic quality methods of communication, variable factors likely to affect the attainments of children with impaired hearing, and present practices in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Eire, and other countries are described. Advantages claimed for oral, manual, and combined methods, opinion trends, and main areas of disagreement are discussed. The views and recommendations of the committee are presented, without conclusions as to the relative merits of any method, but stressing the need for further research, better education, and organized leadership for the training of the deaf. (GD)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Education, Exceptional Child Education, Finger Spelling, Hearing Impairments, Individual Characteristics, Language Acquisition, Lipreading, Manual Communication, Oral Communication Method, Parent Attitudes, Sign Language, Speech Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Total Communication
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Author's Note
Here is the continuation of one of the stories I started for the Charity Collections, the other, I Wanna' Hold Your Hand is coming after this one posts. It is fully written and Beta proofed by PTBwith great thanks to BelleDean and Browinie Crumbs - they make music out of my caterwauling!
All Twilight and Characters are the Property of Stephenie Meyer, I'm just borrowing. This follows for subsequent chapters as well
I have not forgotten anything else I'm working on, it's been coming along nicely and I will post something on 2 Hearts in the VERY near future
These are short short chapters, and are going to be posted almost daily, as I'm spending a few days in the air I may not have internet access.
My Heartbreak Girl by Rebadams7 © 2011 Please don't plagiarize - let your own light shine!
Chapter 1: Charlie and the puppy
Some months ago, the song gets a little local airplay, for Paul and Embry, the local boys in the band
"So at least two inches of rain by this evening. Next up, a new band's latest release. This is for Paul and Embry, Forks' own talented musicians, with Edward & Crew on 96.7 KBDB Lite FM." The announcer finished just as the first piano notes hit the air.
Oh Brown-eyed girl
Hair a curl
Let me take your blues away
My heartbreak girl
I'll change your world
If you'll only let me stay
It was a crisp fall morning. The radio had just finished relaying the weather report: partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Since the weather was almost invariably the same in this part of the country, the resources wasted reporting that again were not lost on Chief Swan. As the Chief of Police of a small town, Charles Swan only had access to limited resources and, truth be told, he didn't mind that so much. He preferred efficiency–efficiency and consistency-were what made his job manageable. Consistency was a part of his world. Hikers get lost, teens party in the forest, mischief near the highway, domestic dust ups; those were his regular reports. Consistent cases he could administer with efficiency. His personal portfolio–the one case he'd solved but couldn't prove – the death of his daughter's puppy. He again mulled over the events, the image of Buddie bright in his mind.
She'd been not quite four when she'd gone out into the backyard after dinner to bring the little chocolate lab back inside. He'd run over to the fence where she knelt, screaming for him to help Buddie. He'd held her as Dr. Jackson told her there was nothing he could do. He'd helped her find the stones to make the cross over his little plot at the edge of the yard. He'd taken her to buy the flowers she'd planted around the stones.
Charlie wondered what had made him run through that memory. When he saw the flower-bed bloom in the yard each spring, he expected the memory. It was as expected as the opening game of the baseball season on the radio. But it was a fall day. He didn't notice what was on the radio that morning. He didn't catch the name of the song; he was listening for the sports report to start.
Sport statistics were reliable. Solving every case-not so much. Proving that an upset family had caused your daughter's first broken heart was one case he could only wish to close. The Hunter's had been the center of the wild crowd in the county, petty to grand larceny, finally drugs as their livelihood for a few years back then. Jim Sr. had gotten sloppy, gotten caught. The rest had moved on. He idly wondered if the kids had escaped their parents' lifestyle. He'd never proven they'd poisoned the puppy, but they had the motive and the chemicals.
His musings were cut short by the familiar ring from his cell.
"Hey Bells, I was just thinking about you."
Ok, press the button, let me know your thoughts - ever had something pop into your mind unexpectedly from hearing a song?
Extra incentive - a copy of the FF4SA out take from this for a lucky reviewer!


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How To Build A Reputation When You'Ve Simply Started The Business: Yes You'Re Gonna Love This
You have always been doing that.
You inspire me to share my message.
You remind me to 'simply do it'… and so, I do. Being that they LOVE it. Therefore this shows us that you've had others who've famous you for a long, long time. That's what I had to do. Majority of us consider that we hire people who are probably experts. We do. Fact, we as well hire people and are interested in people who have right attitude. I'd say if those testimonials have the right tone, therefore you've got it made. Essentially, eVER and she has no about page on her site. My even bigger pet peeve is NO ABOUT PAGE on website, email thing -it's a pet peeve for me, ofcourse, be used for any business/niche.
Another fab Q A! With that said, this helps create curiosity. It's abecause they are struggling with the current economy.
Non benefits are often looking for sweat equity donations.
In addition I created a forum for participants to connect and I responded to any single comment.
The participants expressed their gratitude and said some good things about it. It has to be shared. As feeling it and keeping it inside was not enough. Weekly 'Action Ship' video to the inspiration and passion of doing and communicating what you LOVE.after watching his speech in the later days and the one about getting reviews as very fast as manageable by giving your service away. Doublecheck if you write some comments about it in the comment section. This one has worked extremely well for me, and it's good to see those testimonials come in! Currently has been a new day for us all. Did you know that the torch was passed through technology and Steve Jobs has left us to create and express through his incredible dream. As soon as they approved the letter they had them send over their contacts and we printed and mailed all letters for them.
Thank you in most cases for tips.
Need to go back and get those testimonials I was aware that they are always vital but it seems to slip my mind to encourage people to put them in writing. If A modern Comment Is Posted. Do Not Send Email Notifications. Use that email address, if you have a website. Consequently, to add to email tip. You may see them here. Fact, stacey! However, heather Allards's Mogul Mom facebook page and wanted to thank you for the good video. Plenty of info will be searched with success for by going online. Now as a stay in the premises mompreneur, By the way I am running my own business from dining room table.
Have yet to exercise those skills, business Marketing.
Hang in there, that business sounds kicking.
That was a big question and a solution video. YOU! Whenever I start a totally new project, I'm pretty sure I still let key people in for free, in spite the fact that my business has always been up and running. Consequently, the people they let in for free are people who we admire, and people who are there and done that. Since they get questions from their customers…. Since they freakin love your product, works like for a while being that, those leaders that you let in for free do the promoting and marketing for YOU. Find out if you drop some comments about it. Exchange is for feedback and testimonials. Byron Katie and Marianne Williamson and dozens of additional superstars that attracted tens of thousands that it proven to be a full fleged website.
I actually wrote a survey and sent it to 40 girlfriends around numerous country ages and in special stages of relationships, in spite the fact that I couldn't pay thousands of dollars for a research company to step in.
US and so a good deal of them say a nasty breakup is the hardest things they've ever gone through in their lives. I wanted to convince people that Pink Kisses was an authority on getting over heartbreak, when we first started. You should make it into account. My best starter testimonials came from creating a Google Docs form akin to what Stacey describes above, and later sending it around to colleagues, including a few people I for any longer intense business/branding course with.
My tip has been identic to Sean's -you don't actually need to ask JUST clients.


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Promoting Responsibility Ownership (of your actions) and Maturity – P.R.O.M.
Alcoholism, drug addiction, and attitudes and habits towards obeying the law often form in the latter teenage and early adult years. Many of our teens develop problems in these years that cause them legal, physical and health issues for many years of their adult lives. These attitudes are developed in social settings with their peers. For example, many youth feel that to have a good time they must be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Despite being raised in church and attending church regularly, our youth separate their fun with peers from their Christianity. They do not have a solid understanding of what God says about dancing, courting and even drinking and drugs.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Proverbs 18:22 ESV
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:2 ESV
Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything.
P.R.O.M. is a vehicle to equip our young people with the knowledge of what God says about having fun and demonstrate how to have fun through the art of Urban Ballroom Dancing. P.R.O.M. provides training classes on God's Word, education in legal accountability, financial responsibility and etiquette. A discussion on mature interpersonal relationship between young men and young women is also provided. UBU Dance Company (Urban Ballroom Unlimited), Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, and the Grant AME Church Youth Ministry sponsor P.R.O.M.
For more information contact Ellary L. Bhimji or Jabulani N'Namdi at 323-508-3535, email@example.com. Click here to register online at www.ubudanceco.com today.


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Marijuana businesses have been facing a very difficult situation since their legalization. While 29 states allow for the sale of medical marijuana and 8 states have legalized medical marijuana, the plant remains illegal on a federal level. It is classified as a Schedule I drug which is the highest risk drug category and calls for the strictest laws when it comes to its legal status. This makes it impossible for financial institutions to do business with the marijuana industry in a way that is risk free. Without the use of financial institutions, marijuana businesses have been forced to operate only using cash which heightens the risk of robbery and other potential issues.
The Benefits of Using Bitcoin
This is where the world of digital money comes in. Bitcoin is a digital currency that can be used in the same way as money. Companies such as POSaBIT and SinglePoint Inc. have developed financial technology that allows dispensaries to use Bitcoin, making it possible for consumers to buy their weed using their bank cards. It gives dispensaries a place to store their money in digital form, making it safer from robbery than having it all sitting around in cash. Given that legal marijuana was a $6 billion dollar industry last year and is predicted by Cowen & Co. to be a $50 billion industry by 2026, this definitely offers retailers a better solution.
Peace of Mind Through Digital Currency
"There's no industry — whether it's the production and sale of cannabis or the production and sale of a cup of coffee — that can operate safely, transparently or effectively without access to banks or other financial institutions and traditional services," said Jon Baugher, co-founder of POSaBIT. "That's where we thought we could leverage the use of digital currency." POSaBIT currently serves 30 dispensaries in Washington, where recreational marijuana is a legal thriving industry. The technology allows Washington businesses to operate with more peace of mind.
Overcoming an Uncertain Reputation
Not everyone is familiar or comfortable using Bitcoin as of yet. The virtual currency also has associations with being used to buy drugs on the "dark web" which doesn't help to set people's mind at ease. There are currently several bills that seek to end prohibition in some way and some that simply seek to make it impossible for the federal government to interfere with marijuana businesses in states where it is legal. If any of these bills pass, it will make it possible for banks to participate in the industry.
There has been a lot of opposition to marijuana from the Trump administration, in particular from the current Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has been a long time, outspoken marijuana prohibitionist. Sessions has made statements that called marijuana only slightly better than heroin and said that "good people don't use marijuana." He is now asking members of Congress to allow him to use federal funding to go after the medical marijuana industry, regardless of whether it is legal in those states. While his presence continues to put the marijuana industry on shaky ground, Bitcoin could offer a solution for everyone.


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Penbont B&B
In Brief
- Beautiful location, close to the dam
The Elan Valley Trust will be carrying out refurbishment works and plan to re-open in 2018.
Updates will be put on the "NEWS PAGE" of the website to keep customers updated of future plans.
Penbont House offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a setting which is hard to equal. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Elan Valley just below Pen y Garreg Dam, Penbont is both a traditional Tearoom serving teas and refreshments and also a unique place to stay and relax.
UPDATE: 8th January 2018. Elan Valley Trust have finally secured planning permission to extend and renovate Penbont House subject to planning conditions. We are in the process of discharging these conditions and hope to commence highways improvements once the relevant permissions have been given. Subject to these permissions it is proposed that building works commence Spring 2018. It is not anticipated that Penbont will be open until at least Mid to late Summer 2018.
We apologise for the delays and the inconvenience this closure creates. We aim to get it open as soon as practical.
UPDATE: 2nd July 2018. We have finally started building works at Penbont Tearoom. It is our hope that works will be completed by February 2019 and that we will be able to re-open for Spring / Easter 2019. Our apologies for the delays and wait, unfortunately we have been plagued with difficulties.


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Center for High Pressure Science &Technology Advanced Research
HPSTAR (Center for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research) is a research institution of high-pressure sciences led by Dr. Ho-Kwang Mao. In September 2012, as one of the Innovative Teams supported by China's Top 1000Talent Program, HPSTAR was first established in Shanghai, followed by two new laboratories in Changchun and Beijing. In 10 years, HPSTAR is projected to grow to 90 faculty members and 600 staffs including graduate students, postdocs, visiting scientists, engineers and administrative personnel.
Research areas of HPSTAR are including: high-pressure physics, high-pressure chemistry, super-hard materials, Earth & planetary interiors, high-pressure technology, high-pressure photon science, high-pressure nano science, high-pressure functional materials, and high-pressure energy science.
The mission of HPSTAR is to become a world-leading research center in high-pressure research and to impact multidisciplinary physical sciences. HPSTAR provides ample research funding, advanced facilities, and open, liberal, collaborative research environment. Scientists of HPSTAR have the total freedom to define their research goals, paths, teams, and collaborations in China and abroad. They will be able to fully devote their time, efforts, and creativity to pursue individual scientific dreams.


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Thoughts to things.
"what you think you become"- the Buddha is often quoted of having said this (or something along these lines. In fact it is thought that this could have come from "the mind is everything")...although the true origin of this saying is not known, the essence of the meaning is one in Buddhist thought....
Whether you have a regular yoga practice or not, you'll know that a lot of it is in the mind. Making it onto the mat on days when you just can't be bothered takes the mental energy and will, staying in those tricky poses means silencing the part of your mind telling you, you can't do it. We are usually stronger than we give ourselves credit for, this sometimes means going with our thoughts, leading our tired bodies onto the mat, or trying to overcome our thoughts, letting our body feel, safe in the knowledge that it's only temporary pain and we can sit through it. Either way, gently controlling the mind is important in yoga, and we feel the benefits of learning to work with our thoughts both on and off the mat.
Next month we launch our 30 day challenge. It can seem like a bit of a daunting commitment, but that's partly just your mind freaking out about something new- "what if I can't do it? What if I fall? What if everyone else is a yogi standing on their pinky finger whilst chanting?". Well firstly, we can assure you the last is not true, and we welcome all levels to our studio, plus...falling out can be the best part, it's only yoga, smile! As for the other worries, they're only worries if you let them be so, doubt tends to overwhelm us, and warp our self-perception, so we are telling you- "you can do it." AND It might even be really fun along the way....either way, you will come out having learnt something about yourself, and achieved a lot (a daily yoga practice is amazing..but not easy). We are not promising you'll be a pretzled up yogi by the end of the month, but we are promising you'll have learnt..and what's life about if not new experiences and learning.
Click onto our website to learn more!
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Learning from the Lean Startup/
When it comes to startups, there are a lot of ways to waste money. The push and pull to spend is never-ending. Most startups fail because they don't manage their cash well and run out of money. The Lean Startup philosophy can help by changing the way you think about building a startup.
The basic idea is that you build small, measure furiously, and learn fast from real user behavior – not your gut.
My brother and I were not full blown converts of the lean approach at the outset of our second startup, however we did put some concepts into practice. We did this by rejecting the "all or nothing" mentality.
I was passionate about getting iOS apps! I assumed we had to have an iPhone and iPad app to go along with our website to achieve success. Our developers, who were advocates of the lean startup helped us see the light. The apps were going to cost $60 to $75K a piece. An amount I naively, assumed would take to build everything – apps included!
Luckily, we did not build the iOS apps. We still haven't. It turns out we didn't need the apps to be successful. What we needed was an minimum viable product (MVP).
The MVP was popularized by Steve Blank, and Eric Ries (for web applications).
Imagine starting a taco food truck. What's the most crucial element for success? It's not the stand, the logo, or the napkins – it's the tacos. How do they taste? Are they any good?
If the tacos aren't any good then you don't have a business. Making sure your tacos taste amazing is the MVP.
When we were close to launch, we became convinced that Lightstock needed one more big feature to survive. This was the last feature we built and it's creation added six weeks and $18K in development cost. Months after launch, we discovered few people used the feature despite our growing traction. Our assumptions were wrong.
All of this money and time could have been saved, if we would have stuck-to-our-guns and applied the lean approach.
The question I find myself asking these days, is how do I implement the lean approach beyond the start phase and into the growing phase? The more I think about it, the more I see the wisdom in the lean approach.
What about you? What experience do you have with the Lean Startup? Have you tried implementing leaner principles into your business?


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Christmas is almost here, which means our nights are quickly filling up with either gift exchanges, shrimp ring consumption, or repeated viewings of our favourite holiday classics (or all of the above, if the night is perfect).
So, because the best part of any and all holiday movies are the tears of joy they tend to induce, we've gone through our own collections to find the quotes that pulled at our heartstrings the most. Even better, we've covered the whole scope of Christmas movie possibilities. After all, one person's cry fodder is another person's comic relief, so from comedies to action films and old-fashioned family films, we've got the festive bases covered so that no one will be deprived of the warm, fuzzy feelings that make the holiday season so special.


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Assistant Professor
Christine Carr
Assistant Professor, Art and Visual Culture (Photography)
Mailing Address
Art and Visual Culture Department
158 College of Design
Ames, IA, 50011
Contact Information
Phone: (515) 294-7634
Email: email@example.com
Office: 093 Design
M.F.A. 2004, Photography, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Elkins Park, PA
B.F.A. 2001, Photography, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC, honors graduate
A.A.S. 1999, Photography, Tidewater Community College (TCC) Visual Arts Center, Portsmouth, VA, summa cum laude
1987-1989, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
On the Web
Supporting Files
Research Interests
Film and digital photography.
I'm interested in issues of impermanence, the environment, pollution, human impression in the landscape and the use of clouds and cloud cover for composition and emotional impact in photographic imagery.
Current Projects
In the Air: a photographic exploration of airborne particles.


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Yesterday Bob Woodward published a scathing review of Known and Unknown, Donald Rumsfeld's new memoir of the Bush years.
And I mean scathing. In a time before the blogosphere made the term excoriate bland from overuse this is the sort of review that would have dominated news coverage (or at least given Charlie Sheen a run for his money).
In it Woodward calls the book a "travesty...one big clean-up job, a brazen effort to shift blame to others--including President Bush--distort history, ignore the record or simply avoid discussing matters that cannot be airbrushed away."
Woodward, by the way, has the figures and dates to back this up, and includes many of them in his review and concludes that Rumsfeld's "failure to accept responsibility will likely be his legacy."
Rumsfeld, meanwhile, has apparently decided to take a page from the Sarah Palin PR book and yesterday his spokesperson posted a lengthy response on Rumsfeld's Facebook page.
The well known story about Bob Woodward is that he practices what is derided as "access journalism," whereby he favors those who provide him with information and gossip and leak against their colleagues. Those who refuse to play along, such as Donald Rumsfeld, then pay the price...
But in all likelihood, the Bob Woodward and Sy Hersh brand of "journalism" will remain what it is: little more than self-serving accounts relying on anonymous or biased sources who often had little role in decision-making.
This post is followed by a picture of Bob Woodward, for reasons that are not entirely clear.


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Welcome! I'm Amelia--a portrait and wedding photographer based in Iowa. If you are looking for adventurous, fun, and timeless photography for your engagement, wedding, senior or family photos, please stick around! I mainly photograph in Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Falls...but I LOVE to travel. Let's have adventures together!
I grew up fascinated by stories. My library check-out pile stood 12 inches tall on a bad day! Although I still enjoy reading, now I get to tell stories through photography, videography, & writing! On my blog, you'll find my heart laid out through words and photos. If stories touch your heart as well, look around my site & then click on "contact" to tell me yours! I would be honored to tell your own amazing and unique story, in your medium of choice.
I can't wait to hear from you!